“Professor Flip Mesulam: Am I correct in understanding that the university is funding you to design a rocket intended to reach the moon? Jack: That’s the ultimate objective, yes.”Tagged: rocketry
“Just because the math doesn't exist for what we're trying to do, doesn't mean what we're trying to do can't exist.”Tagged: Math, Hope
“This institute prides itself on breaking new frontiers, and yet, I can't help but notice a certain acquiescence to the status quo.”Tagged: frontiers, Status Quo, acquiescence
“Professor Flip Mesulam: So you consider yourself more of an expert than The New York Times? Jack Parsons: When it comes to rockets, I do. Professor Flip Mesulam: So you truly do believe that you, Jack Parsons, can build a ship that will take us all to the moon? Jack Parsons: Yes. Professor Flip…”Tagged: rocketry, Faith, God
“Samson: Shall we? [grunting] Jack how combustible is this stuff? Jack: Without fuel? Not at all. Of course if it were to rupture—Shit. [loud clattering] Samson: Uh what did you say would happen if that thing ruptured? Jack: It'd burn like a son of a bitch. Samson: Okay, well, the way out is up that…”Tagged: combustible
“Jack: Admit it, you're having fun. Richard: Sure, what's not to love about grand larceny? Jack: Richard, Richard…There's the Richard I know and love. Glad to see Caltech hasn't completely stamped him out.”Tagged: Fun, grand larceny, caltech